2013 Candy Cane Lane Prop Contest Rules

01-31-2013, 01:41 PM

Objective: To create the best homemade Candy Cane Lane Christmas Prop/Decoration for under $40.

How To Enter:
Create/Post a new thread within the contest section of the forum. Your entry does NOT have to be completed to create a thread, however the posts in the thread do need to include at least 1 picture and full description.

ALL entries MUST have at least 2 pictures taken during the creation of the project.

Photo re-touching and altering is not permitted.

All entries must be created for the purpose of this contest. The scene may contain homemade or purchased props but MUST contain at least ONE homemade Prop that cost no more than $40 to create.

RULES FOR YOUR OFFICIAL ENTRY
- You have to be a member in good standing (no banning, etc.) and have a min of 20 new posts from the time the challenge begins to the time it's over.

Your thread must contain one post that is the official entry that contains:
- 1 picture of the completed project
- 1-2 pictures of the project during creation.
- One picture MUST be of your homemade prop
- Have your local newspaper with the date easily viewable along with the prop to help verify that the scene was created for this contest.
- Details of the project
- List of supplies used
- Total cost of project (in US Dollars)If you received something at no cost / free = it should be considered 30% of retail costthrift store price= what you paidpaint, glue, glitter and usables= prorated

costs should be of the items themselves...not tax or shipping.

Who Can Enter:
- You have to be a member in good standing (no banning, etc.) and have a min of 20 new posts from the time the challenge begins to the time it's over.
-Forum staff and sponsors are not eligible, however secret sponsors are.
-One entry per person.

When:
Contest entries will be accepted starting March 1, 2013 at 12:01 am. and ending May 1, 2013 at 11:59 pm. For purposes of these Official Rules, all times are Pacific time zone.

After entry deadline, voting will implemented via a poll. Each member of the forum may only vote once. You may use your one vote for your own entry if you wish.

No Cheating:
IP logging is implemented. Any cheating of any kind will result in disqualification. No member may create additional accounts for voting purposes.
Posts and threads may be moderated.
You are NOT allowed to send unsolicited private/profile messages to encourage people to vote for your entry. You CAN, however, encourage people to see or enter the contest. Remember that all forum rules apply.

Thanks to our Sponsors for helping to make this contest a success!

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Most sponsors are members and are therefore secret what they have given and who they are. Thank you!

1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded!

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Legal Stuff:
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